In Uttar Pradesh, an Orange alert for heat wave to severe heat wave conditions has been issued again for the coming week. Banda continued as the hottest place in the country for the second consecutive day with a temperature of more than 47 degrees Celsius.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed district magistrates, the Health Department, the Power Department and relief agencies to remain on alert mode. Akashvani’s correspondent reports that the heatwave conditions intensified across the state today, with Bundelkhand and several other districts reeling under extreme temperatures and scorching winds. Bright sunshine since morning and slow wind movement added to discomfort, making humid conditions worse in many parts of the state.
Apart from Banda, which recorded a staggering 47.6 degrees yesterday, several districts across the state are experiencing severe heatwave conditions with maximum temperatures hovering near or crossing the 45-degree mark. The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for 33 districts and advised people to remain cautious, especially during the afternoon hours. Heatwave conditions will prevail in the southern and central parts of the state for the next week, while the whole state will have hot nights for the next two days.
